KBS World began operations in a small office in the summer of 2003, ignited by an effort to reach out to fans of Korean TV content. Mainly, a few popular KBS TV programmes were sold or broadcast for Koreans who lived in the U.S. to keep them up-to-date with news and new trends in Korea. The subsequent flourishing of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) propelled the desire for Korean TV programmes, leading to the rapid expansion of KBS World. By the late 1990s, South Korean entertainment and culture grew to … [Read more...] about KBS World turns 10
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TV networks in S. Korea “paralysed” by suspected N. Korean cyber attacks
Seoul – Computer networks in South Korea, including major South Korean banks and TV broadcasters, crashed simultaneously on Wednesday. Several of the major TV broadcasters servers such as YTN, MBC and KBS were affected in the crash but no failed transmissions on-air were reported. Although officials could not determine responsibility immediately, it was confirmed that the hack came from a Chinese-based IP address. Pyongyang is being suspected with regards to the attack … [Read more...] about TV networks in S. Korea “paralysed” by suspected N. Korean cyber attacks
And the Award goes to…
terrestrial channel of the year WINNER KBS 2TV KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Korea terrestrial broadcaster of the year WINNER KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Korea The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is the key public service broadcaster in Korea. As the most prestigious and infl uential organisation in the nation, KBS provides communication channels for diverse voices and opinions in the midst of the dynamic transformations of the 21st century. Established in 1927, KBS is proud of its … [Read more...] about And the Award goes to…
ATF 2012: Cineflix Rights completes Asian deals ahead of market
Cineflix Rights, an independent UK television content distributor, has made a series of deals with regional broadcasters ahead of Asia Television Forum (ATF) 2012. Cineflix Rights has sold titles to Thailand’s True Visions such as Head Games (3 x 60’, Sharp Entertainment), House Hazards (14 x 30’, Cineflix Productions), Wildlife at the Zoo (16 x 30’, Imagination productions), Animal Science (13 x 30’, Screentime … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: Cineflix Rights completes Asian deals ahead of market
40th International Emmy Awards winners announced
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the winners of the 40th International Emmy Awards at a Gala event held on Monday at the New York Hilton, hosted by Regis Philbin. Winners span 6 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. For the first time, both performance categories were won by an Actor and Actress from the same series, Television x La Inclusion (Argentina). Two-time Academy Award & Emmy Winner … [Read more...] about 40th International Emmy Awards winners announced
The Asian Pitch announces winners
Singapore – MediaCorp, NHK and KBS have selected four projects to commission after concluding the regional pitching event on July 31. The selected directors and projects are: Sorrowgacy, Ishani K Dutta (India); Defector, Lee Kil Do (South Korea); Sanitary Towels Inc., Akanksha Sood (India); and Wheatfield Sailors, Huo Ning (Taiwan). According to the organisers, The Asian Pitch is the only pitch where the winning directors will receive full funding for their documentary production, and … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch announces winners
